Zamora facing fitness check

Bobby Zamora is facing a race against time to be fit for Fulham’s Europa League semi-final decider against Hamburg next week.

After shrugging off the effects of a 17-hour coach journey to claim a 0-0 first-leg draw at the Nordbank Arena, Fulham are now crossing their fingers Zamora can show equal fortitude after aggravating a long-standing Achilles problem during the opening stages.